Meg Hassan
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New Chamber Data Shows Impact of Child Care Challenges on American Employers
Building on previous research, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently released new data outlining the pandemic’s continued pressure on working parents and employers. The survey, conducted in September and …
State Policies Impact Eligibility for Child Care and Development Block Grant
Since 1990, the federally-funded Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDG) has provided support to working families through child care subsidies for children age 13 and under. The Bipartisan Policy …
Report Sheds Light on Child Care Supply in 25 States
Recently, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a web event highlighting their new report which offers key insights about the supply of, need for, and gaps in state-recognized child care …
Paper Outlines Strategies to Improve Equitable Compensation in the Early Childhood Field
Despite the importance of caring for and educating young children, according to a new policy brief by Bank Street College of Education, half of the child care workforce relies on …
Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships Offer Opportunity to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Learning Opportunities
During Head Start Awareness Month, and all year long, we are excited to share an innovative program model: the Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCPs). First created in …
Six Jurisdictions Can Now Apply for Renewal Funds for PDG
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in coordination with the Department of Education, released a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG …
New Report Offers Additional Data on Pandemic’s Impact for Child Care
Last week, Child Care Aware of America released a new report, Picking Up the Pieces: Building a Better Child Care System Post-COVID-19. The report outlines the pandemic’s impact on child …
New Roadmap to Aid State Leaders in Developing Effective Early Learning Systems
Last week, the University of Texas at Austin’s Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center hosted a virtual event highlighting their new State Policy Roadmap. The aim of the Roadmap is to provide …
CLASP Report Shows Racial Disparities Impact on Infants and Toddlers of Color
Recently, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) released a report titled, A Pandemic within a Pandemic: How Coronavirus and Systemic Racism Are Harming Infants and Toddlers of Color. …
Report Examines Adverse Childhood Experiences in Early Childhood
Research shows that young children develop 1 million new neural connections every second making early childhood a crucial for long-term development. Research also finds that children’s social environments play an …
Survey Highlights Growing Child Care Concerns for Parents as Pandemic Continues
A new national survey of parents of children under age five from the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and Morning Consult reaffirms the importance of child care for our economic recovery …
